Simple methods for identification of plastics / Dietrich Braun ; translated by Edmund Immergut.

By: Braun, Dietrich, 1930-.

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BookPublisher: Munich ; New York : Hanser Publishers, 1986Edition: 3rd ed.Description: 110 p. : ill., 20 cm.ISBN: 1569902046 .Subject(s): Plastics -- Analysis

DDC classification: 668.4197

Contents:

Plastics and their appearance -- General introduction to the analysis of plastics -- Preliminary tests -- Testing for Heteroatoms -- Analytical procedures -- Specific identification tests -- Chemicals -- Laboratory aids and equipment -- Guide for further reading -- Polymer acronyms.

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A 5x7.5 manual for determining plastic classes, for processors and users of plastics. Provides information on sample preparation, preliminary tests, testing for heteroatoms, and analytical procedures, and instructions for specific identification tests, with discussion of chemicals and laboratory equipment. Includes plastics identification tables, and a glossary of acronyms. This third edition is updated with respect to trade names, material suppliers, and polymer blends. Assumes no in-depth knowledge of chemistry. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

1 Plastics and Their Characteristics (p. 11)
2 General Introduction to the Analysis of Plastics (p. 27)
2.1 Analytical Procedure (p. 27)
2.2 Sample Preparation (p. 28)
3 Screening Tests (p. 30)
3.1 Solubility (p. 30)
3.2 Density (p. 35)
3.3 Behavior on Heating (p. 37)
3.3.1 Pyrolysis Tests (p. 39)
3.3.2 Flame Tests (p. 40)
3.3.3 Melting Behavior (p. 43)
4 Testing for Heteroatoms (p. 48)
5 Analytical Procedures (p. 53)
Analysis by Groups (p. 54)
Group I Chlorine- and Fluorine-Containing Plastics (p. 54)
Group II Nitrogen-Containing Plastics (p. 54)
Group III Sulfur-Containing Polymers (p. 55)
Group IV Plastics without Heteroatoms (p. 56)
6 Specific Identification Tests (p. 59)
6.1 General Identification Reactions (p. 59)
6.1.1 Liebermann-Storch-Morawski Reaction (p. 59)
6.1.2 Color Reaction with p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (p. 59)
6.1.3 The Gibbs Indophenol Test (p. 60)
6.1.4 Formaldehyde Test (p. 60)
6.2 Specific Plastics (p. 61)
6.2.1 Polyolefins (p. 61)
6.2.2 Polystyrene (p. 62)
6.2.3 Polymethyl Methacrylate (p. 62)
6.2.4 Polyacrylonitrile (p. 63)
6.2.5 Polyvinyl Acetate (p. 64)
6.2.6 Polyvinyl Alcohol (p. 65)
6.2.7 Polymers Containing Chlorine (p. 65)
6.2.8 Polyoxymethylene (p. 66)
6.2.9 Polycarbonates (p. 66)
6.2.10 Polyamides (p. 68)
6.2.11 Polyurethanes (p. 69)
6.2.12 Phenolics (p. 70)
6.2.13 Aminoplastics (p. 70)
6.2.14 Epoxy Resins (p. 71)
6.2.15 Polyesters (p. 72)
6.2.16 Cellulose Derivatives (p. 73)
6.2.17 Silicones (p. 74)
6.2.18 Rubberlike Plastics (p. 74)
6.2.19 High Temperature-Resistant (HT) Thermoplastics (p. 76)
6.2.20 Fibers (p. 78)
6.3 Polymer Blends (p. 80)
6.4 Detection of Metals in Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) (p. 83)
7 Advanced Analytical Methods (p. 86)
7.1 Overview (p. 86)
7.2 Infrared-Spectroscopy (p. 89)
7.3 IR-Spectra (p. 92)
8 Appendix (p. 105)
8.1 Plastics Identification Table (p. 105)
8.2 Chemicals (p. 118)
8.3 Laboratory Aids and Equipment (p. 124)
8.4 Guide for Further Reading (p. 126)
8.5 Polymer Acronyms (p. 127)
Index (p. 135)